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THE CITY OF VAUGHAN

BY-LAW BY-LAW NUMBER 135-97

A By-Law to adopt Amendment Number 486 to the Official Plan of the Vaughan Planning Area.

NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the City of Vaughan ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:

1. THAT the attached Amendment Number 486 to the Official Plan of the Vaughan Planning Area,

consisting of the attached text, and Schedule (s) "1" and "2" is hereby adopted.

2. AND THAT the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make application to the Regional

Municipality of York for approval of the aforementioned Amendment Number 486 to the Official Plan

of the Vaughan Planning Area.

3. AND THAT this By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the final passing thereof.

READ a FIRST, SECOND and THIRD time and finally passed this 26th day of May, 1997.

AMENDMENT NO._ ~8b

TO THE OFFICIAL PLAN

OF THE VAUGHAN PLANNING AREA

The following text and Schedules I and 2 constitute Amendment Number 4Sb to the Official Plan of the Vaughan Planning Area

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I PURPOSE

The purpose of this Amendment is to redesignate approximately .56 hectares ofland from industnai to residential, commercu1l and open space uses.

II LOCATION

The subject lands are located at the southwest comer of Highway 27 and Langstaff Road in Part Lots 8,9, 1 0 Concession 9 as shown on Schedule 1.

ill BASIS

The subject lands are currently designated for industrial purposes. A review has indicated that these lands are not needed as industrial lands and that their location is marginal for industrial uses primarily because of their separation from the Vaughan West Corporate Business Park by the presence by the East Rainbow Creek Valley. No crossing of the Rainbow Creek is permitted as a result of a decision by the City of Vaughan Council.

The lands are more appropriately developed as a residential neighbourhood where a school, park and local commercial facilities can be located and which will have linkages to other existing neighbourhoods in the Woodbridge Community.

IV DETAILS QF THE ACTUAL AMENDMENT AND POLICIES RELATIVE THERETO

The Official Plan of the City of Vaughan Planning Area is hereby amended by:

t. Amending Schedule "A" Land Use to Amendment No. 4 as amended~ by redesignating the subject lands from Industrial to Woodbridge (West) Expansion Area as shown on attached Schedule 1.

2. Amending Amendment No. 450 by deleting the subject lands from Schedule 't•, Schedule '2', Schedule '2A' and Schedule '3'.

3. Adding the following policies to the Official Plan of the City of Vaughan Planning Area to apply to the lands identified As the Woodbridge (West) Expansion Area on Schedule 2 :

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.. WOODBRIDGE IWESTI EXPANSION AREA

1.0 GENERAL- STRUCTURAL CONCEPT

The Woodbridge (West ) Expansion Area is located on the west side of Highway 27 south of Langstaff Road extending to the Rainbow Creek. It is composed of approximately 56 hectares of land.. The Structural Concept is shown on Schedule 2 . Schedule 2 shall fonn part of this Official Plan Amendment.

The subject lands are designated Low Density Residential, Local Commercial and Open Space. T11e anticipated population to be generated approximately 2600 people (approximately 750 units) on full municipal services. This population is· sufficient to support its own elementary school, provide a neighbourhood park, and a local commercial centre the main components of a viable residential neighbourhood.

The existing banquet hall and anciHary uses fronting on Highway 27 is recognized. The existing hydro corridor is designated as Open Space and will provide open space linkage opportunities which could include walkway and bikeway linkages. It is expected that it will also be utilized as a location for stormwater detention facilities.

The valleylands associated with the Rainbow Creek are to be protected. The Rainbow Creek will provide a natural features buffer between the industrial lands to the south and the Woodbridge West residential neighbourhood. No traffic infiltration is anticipated as no vehicular crossing of the Creek is permitted.

A primary road system will connect the various land uses with the Woodbridge (West) Expansion Area and will align with existing roads located on the east side of Highway 27 in the existing Woodbridge Community. These extensions of Nickle Gate and Medallion Boulevard will provide linkages to the rest of the Woodbridge community. east of Highway 27. Pedestrian crossings of Highway 27 can occur at existing/planned signalized intersections.

2.0 LAND USES

2.1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL

Low Density Residential areas are to be predominantly residential in character. Urban design will emphasize creating attractive streetscapes which are pedestrian friendly so that residents can walk conveniently and safely to open space areas, primary streets with transit services, the elementary school, the neighbourhood parks and commercial uses.

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Within Low Density Residential areas a mix oflot sizes and building types is encouraged. The following uses shaH be permitted, the precise distribution of which shall be determined in Block Plans prepared in conformity 'Nith this plan:

e detached houses • semi-detached houses • street to'INllhouses • duplex, triplex and four-plex units • stacked townhouses limited to three stories in height @ other housing forms that do not exceed the permitted density «~ schools e parks and open space G small-scale community facilities • small-scale places of worship «~ institutional uses " private home daycare • home occupations • other accessory uses, and • local convenience commercial centres.

Within Low Density Residential areas the range of permitted densities shaH be no less than 12 units per hectare and no more than 24 units per hectare The average density taken across the Woodbridge (West) area shall not be less than 16 units per hectare.

TI1e area included in the calculation of residential density shall include local and primary roads and the land for the dwelling units, but shall exclude all other lands.

Low Density residential development shaH be of a form and scale sensitive to the character and use of surrounding lands.

Day care centres as defined in the day Nurseries Act shall be permitted and shall be encouraged to locate adjacent to parks and schools.

2.2 LOCAL COMMERCIAL

This designation is intended to provide convenience level shopping and personal services and shall include retail stores, personal service shops, offices and similar uses.

Service stations and gas bars shall not be permitted within a Local Commercial centre.

Local Commercial centres may be planned and developed in mixed use: form at grade level \vithin residential buildings. The area of any specific site shall be established at the

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time of consideration of the Block Plan and shaH depend on such factors as location, site characteristics and surrounding land uses.

The size and scale of a Local Commercial cenrre may range from a single comer store to a maximum of 2000 m2. The gross floor area permitted shall be established at the time of preparation of a Block plan.

The design, appearance and scale of the Local Commercial centre shall be in harmony vv-ith the character of the surrounding residential uses and shall be subject to site plan approvaL

Where the lands designated Local Commercial are not used for commercial purposes, the lands may be developed for residential purposes at the same density as adjacent lands.

2.3 BANQUET HALL

The existing banquet hall and ancillary uses identified on Schedule 2 shall be recognized for its existing use only. Any change in use shall require an official plan amendment

Residential uses proposed adjacent to the existing banquet hall shall be adequately buffered. The distance separation and landscaping requirements will be established during the Block Plan process set out in Section 3.0 Implementation.

2.4 QPEN SPACE AND PARKS

2.4.1 OPEN SPACE

The East Rainbow Creek vaUeylands shall be protected in accordance with the recommendations of a detailed Master Environmental/ Servicing Plan (ME/SP).

A Master Environmental/ Servicing Plan (ME/SP) shall by prepared and shall describe the proposed approach to developing the subject lands, associated infrastructure requirements, proposed environmental management techniques and measures to mitigate anticipated environmental impacts and forecast net impact The ::ME/SP sr.all be prepared to the satisfaction of the M.NR, MTRCA and the City of Vaughan and shall address the follo'Ning:

• Ground water resources management, protection and rehabilitation of recharge and discharge areas, and water taking and water (i.e., storm water infiltration and septic effluent,) management requirements;

e Identification of contaminated soil and/or contaminated ground water; surface water management (water quality and quantity) and the protection of aquatic habitat~

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Iii Valley and stream corridor management and restoration opportunity;

• Terrestrial resources management and restoration opportunity;

• Protection of environmental significant areas and areas of natural and scientific interest~

The Valley Corridor associated with the Rainbow Creek shall be dearly established to the satisfaction of the City and MTRCA during the preparation ofME!SP for the Block plan through detailed site inspection supported by the required technical studies (i.e., flood study, geotechnical report).

Linkages (bicycle and pedestrian) between the vaUeyland system and other open space components shall be encouraged. Details will be determined during the preparation of the Block Plan.

2.4.2 PAR.KS

A neighbourhood park shall be provided within the Woodbridge (West) Expansion Area The actual park size will be determined during the Block Plan process and shaH be in accordance vvith the requirements of the Planning Act. The location on Schedule 2 is conceptual and may be changed without amendment to the official plan.

The Park will be encouraged to locate adjacent to the school site.

2.5 SCHOOLS

The location of the school site is conceptual only and will be precisely determined in consultation with the School Board during Block Plan preparation.

2.6 QNT ARlO HYDRO CORRIDOR

The Ontario Hydro Corridor will be used as an open space link and a location for storm water management facilities.

Road linkages crossing the Hydro Corridor are required and these along with other uses within the corridor will be finalized in consultation with Ontario Hydro and City of Vaughan during Block Plan preparation.

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3. 0 IMPLEMENTATION

3.1 BLOCK PLANNING

Prior to subdivision plans being approved a Block Plan and supporting studies shall be prepared. The Block Plan \vill be approved by Council and be generally consistent with the land uses set out in this Official Plan Amendment

The Block Plan shall include a precise location and extent of the valleylands and other land uses including the primary streets, residential commercial and institutional and uses. It shall address the foHowing:

• environmental protection • transit supportiveness • housing mix and densities • neighbourhood structure form and design • parks, open spaces and linkages @) phasing of development

The following specific studies will be required in support of the Block Plan;

1. Environmental Management and Master Servicing Plan in accordance with the requirements set out in Section 2.4.1.

2. A traffic report to assess traffic volumes. identify road widening.s and intersection locations and improvements.

3. Noise Report to address noise from Highway 27 and Langstaff Road.

4. A Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment prepared by a qualified heritage consultant.

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Any parcel of land intended for development that is the subject to a draft plan of subdivision or other development approval application must be in conformity with this Official Plan Amendment and consistent with an approved Block Pian

Deviations from an approved Block Plan in a draft plan of subdivision or other development approval application are permitted provided it can be shown that the deviation is appropriate, represents good planning and i:s confonnity with this Official Plan Amendment

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3.3 ZONING

An appropriate zoning by-law wtll be enacted to implement the land use policies.

3A INTERPRETATION

The locations of and boundaries between the land use designations shown on the Schedules to this Official Plan Amendment are approximate, except where they coincide with arterial roads, railway lines or other clearly defined physical features. Minor adjustments will not require an amendment to this Plan as long as the intent of its policies is maintained.

The local of primary roads is approximate.

All statistics may vary within 5% as long as the intent of the policies of this Official Phm Amendment is maintained. n

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